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Alpine Helen and North Georgia’s mountains

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The mountains of North Georgia contain more than the Appalachian Trail. Up here you’ll find some of the most beautiful natural formations in the east. Not only is the area the former home to the Nacoochee and Cherokee Indians, host to countless awe-inspiring waterfalls and Tallulah Gorge, one of the most spectacular canyons east of the Mississippi but it is also the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

But the real fun was in the valley below where the entire village appears to be imported from Germany. Gingerbread accents and hand painted scenes adorn the classic white walls in this bavarian styled town center.

It is little more than an hour north of Atlanta and perfect for a weekend getaway any time of year.

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Kari Haugeto is the editor and publisher of Away is Home and the founding curator of the USA Today New Media Awards. She made her operatic debut at Lincoln Center at age 7, has trained Naval Academy midshipmen how to Scuba dive, and has more postgraduate degrees than children. She's addicted to spirited arguments (especially ones she can win) and Ariana's adorable cat videos. Contact her at [email protected].
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